BURIAL

Where burial is chosen over cremation there are a few things to bear in mind. A person can only be buried in a churchyard if they are a parishioner, and the position of a grave is decided by the church minister - a single or double grave is allowed. Anyone can be buried in a public cemetery, however if they are not a parishioner they will be liable for higher fees. (In Eastbourne a non-parishioner must pay double the fees).

When a new grave is to be purchased in a public cemetery it is wise to consider how many people are likely to be buried in that grave - an exclusive right of burial will be granted which means that no burial or monumental work can be carried out without the permission of the owner of the exclusive rights. When a purchased grave is to be reopened, we will need to know who the owner is, whether there is a memorial to be removed, and we will also need the deed of grant relating to that grave. Compared to cremation, the cost of burial is very high and this should also be considered.